new here and reading some of the questions which I also had before my surgery. Had my surgery in april of 2001 - total - everything including both ovaries and cervix. Am 50 now. Just a few comments.

- first - sex is just as great after as before - no noticeable change! Husband is crawling all over me at this moment even!!!

- fixed what ailed me before - had been so dizzy and not able to walk without a walker for 1/2 year before surgery. Had no idea they were related to one another. Was losing a lot of blood each month from fibroids.

- started out taking hrt patch for a year or so but decided I didn't really need them. Have not noticed any difference for past 6 months of not taking them. Just a few minor hot flashes now and then.

- also the fibroids that they always found in my mammograms have also disappeared. Always had to go and get an ultrasound done after the mammogram as they always spotted lumps. I think it all must be related.


Don't be afraid to get one done if you need to. Healing takes a few weeks but for me being able to walk without a walker the day after surgery sealed it for me. Feeling great now and don't miss those monthlys. I think more research needs to be done on the effects.

Hope this helps.